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P718 SHV

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 SHV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,764 miles

both rear chassis rails corroding

nearside outer sill getting weak

unable to check metal brake pipes correctly due to being greased up

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 80,405 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

boot lid not secure in the closed position

heavy cracking to nearside c,v gaitor and slight weap

unable to check metal brake pipes correctly due to being greased up

Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,248 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P718 SHV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P718 SHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P718 SHV registered?

P718 SHV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P718 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 SHV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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